Pearl said Tuesday that both Wiley and Doughty are getting "closer" to a return, but neither have practiced since their respective injuries.

"The next contact practice we would have is Sunday," Pearl said. "So if either Austin or Samir — with Samir being the closest to being ready —if they could go through a contact practice this Sunday, they could be available for the home opener against South Alabama. But at this point, they’re both doubtful."

Auburn tips off with Division-II Lincoln Memorial on Friday at 7 p.m. CST.

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Pearl noted that Lincoln Memorial is ranked No. 2 in the Division-II preseason Top 25 and has won 30 or more games the past four seasons. Last year, Auburn fell in its exhibition to Barry University from Miami Shores, Florida, which was ranked No. 11.